WordNet Dictionary- [n] the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity; "oblations for aid to the poor"
- [n] something offered (as a proposal or bid); "noteworthy new offerings for investors included several index funds"
- [n] the verbal act of offering; "a generous offer of assistance"
- [n] money contributed to a religious organization
Webster's 1913 Dictionary\Of"fer*ing\, n.
1. The act of an offerer; a proffering.
2. That which is offered, esp. in divine service; that which
is presented as an expiation or atonement for sin, or as a
free gift; a sacrifice; an oblation; as, sin offering.
They are polluted offerings more abhorred Than
spotted livers in the sacrifice. --Shak.
3. A sum of money offered, as in church service; as, a
missionary offering. Specif.: (Ch. of Eng.) Personal
tithes payable according to custom, either at certain
seasons as Christmas or Easter, or on certain occasions as
marriages or christenings.
[None] to the offering before her should go.
--Chaucer.
{Burnt offering}, {Drink offering}, etc. See under {Burnt}.
etc.
Dream DictionaryEaston Bible Dictionaryan oblation, dedicated to God. Thus Cain consecrated to God of the first-fruits of the earth, and Abel of the firstlings of the flock (Gen. 4:3, 4). Under the Levitical system different kinds of offerings are specified, and laws laid down as to their presentation. These are described under their distinctive names.
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